a-z index - QUEERGURU

Remembering DIANA DORS : the UK’s very own Marilyn Monroe

Just after World War 2 London was badly in need of some home grown glamour. They found it in Diana Dors an English film and television actress blonde bombshell promoted as the country’s own ‘Marilyn Monroe‘. Like Monroe, Dors struggled o be accepted as a serious actress, turned out to have terrible choice in … Continue reading

Remembering Dr. Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket two extraordinary Edwardian ‘drag’ artists

The quintessential British Dr. Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket were an extraordinary musical duo that stole so many hearts as outrageous Edwardian ‘drag’ artists. Their heartwarming rags to riches story may seem like a gay fairy story now, but for those of us in the Uk during that period, every line is very … Continue reading

Remembering Happy Memorial Days from the 1930’s

These wonderful vintage prints of Fleet Week and Memorial Day from the 1930’s have recently being unearthed by photographer Alan Light. It seems appropriate to share them today when we honor the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces, particular those from the LGBT community, even though many were forced to … Continue reading

Remembering how fabulous MICHAEL JETER was when he won his Tony

The openly gay extremely talented character actor MICHAEL JETER had this woebegotten face which mixed with his frenetic high energy kept him in work for years. Probably best known for his Emmy Winning performance as Herman Stiles on the TV sitcom Evening Shade, but his resume included many major films such as The Green … Continue reading

Remembering PULSE #HonorThemWithAction

Today marks the 3rd Anniversary of the Pulse massacre and Equality Florida have released a powerful remembrance which we all need to stop and watch. Presented by Brandon Wolf a Pulse Survivor who now works for Equality Florida he asks us to renew our committee to honor the victims with actions. Every time we … Continue reading